On paper, it's an obvious possibility, but nobody in the Angels and Dodgers organization is breathing a word about a possible freeway World Series.

Well, almost nobody.

Tommy Lasorda, who managed the Dodgers split squad Thursday night in a 4-3 loss to the Single-A affiliate Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, wasn't shy about the possibility of Los Angeles' two baseball teams meeting in October.

"This is the best opportunity ever for a freeway series," Lasorda said. "I think that could happen very easily. I always hoped there would be."

Lasorda, 85, is enjoying his role as "Special Advisor to the Chairman." The Hall of Fame manager spends time giving counsel to each of the Dodgers affiliates, including the parent club itself.

"I love going to the minor leagues and inspiring the players, evaluating them and making them believe in themselves," Lasorda said.

"I feel like I'm contributing something to this organization and when I do that, I love it. I know that I'm helping the organization by talking to the youngsters and talking to the guys on the major league team. If I take Matt Kemp aside, he'll listen to me."